Archived Results for December, 2010
(Total Found: 341)
The Local Election: A Beaufort County Post Mortem
Confrontational? Sure, but that is local politics as the forces of political proponents collide, as they struggle to protect what they hold dear, what they hold sacred.
December 31st, 2010
RED
It is a film with a purpose, and that purpose is to keep you entertained with constant action and copious quantities comedic relief, while Frank and his eclectic group of retired agents endeavor on.
December 31st, 2010
Follow the Vote Results Here
We will be reporting from the Beaufort County Board of Elections starting at 7:30 pm Eastern Standard Time. We intend to keep our readership informed as to who the leaders are in these very important
December 31st, 2010
During this "Silly Season," Some Local Candidates do the Darndest Things ...
I wish I could say that all politicians have the taxpayer's best interests at heart, but in this election for Beaufort County Commissioner, we are finding out otherwise.
December 31st, 2010
UHS-candidate Jerry Evans enjoys support from doctors, Realtors
One Beaufort County commissioner candidate, Jerry Evans, has consistently and single-mindedly promoted himself as a supporter of Beaufort Regional Health Systems' quick merger with UHS.
December 31st, 2010
‘Kelly’s Chili’ prevails once again
Perhaps the reason I hesitated, this year, to venture to Smoke on the Water, was the near full pot of homemade chili ready and waiting in my own fridge.
December 31st, 2010
It is my Prayer that One Day we Will Deserve a Better Government
Is this the year that we take back our government, or is it the year that we continue to bow to the special interest in Beaufort County?
December 31st, 2010
Carolina Pregnancy Center holds Legacy of Life Gala fundraiser
CPC is a Christian organization, dedicated to preventing abortion and bringing people to Christ. The center raised over $14,000 at the fundraiser.
December 31st, 2010
Sheriff candidate Dixon releases statement and biography
The campaign to elect Donald Dixon as Beaufort County Sheriff released a statement today, aiming to familiarize voters with Dixon's platform, as well as his background.
December 31st, 2010
Historic Washington Ghost Walk animates ghost town
This October, the owners of I Can't Believe It's a Book Store have arranged to resurrect local nightlife by adding four additional Ghost Walks the weekend before Halloween.
December 31st, 2010
Jackass 3D
"Jackass" stands apart from similar shows and imitators because of the particular personalities involved, and because of the surreal sensibility that has always been such a big part of the sho
December 31st, 2010
BRHS bid summaries available to public for review, comment
The Beaufort Regional Health System hospital board will be seeking input from BRHS medical staff and the general public regarding the contents of five bids for affiliation.
December 31st, 2010
Early voters rush in, Democrats outnumber Republicans
Beaufort County voters showed up in record numbers yesterday for the first day of early voting.
December 31st, 2010
Evans, Klemm prematurely accept UHS offer at candidates' forum
At last night's WDN-sponsored candidates' forum, at least two of the six commissioner candidates, when asked about the financial future of BRHS, broke the very first rule of negotiating.
December 31st, 2010
Sen. Basnight: I expect a close race
The most recent publicly-available poll on the District 1 race, by the John W. Pope Civitas Institute published on Aug. 4, seems to partially confirm Richardson as a true contender.
December 31st, 2010
MOSQUE UPDATE -- The Situation Goes from Bad to Worse
It's becoming a Ground Zero for a heated exchange between those who respect the events of 9/11 and the Muslim community (represented by Imam Rauf) who doesn't seem to.
December 31st, 2010
Pamlico Psychiatric Services welcomes Dr. Paul Garcia
Pamlico Psychiatric Services provides medication management services for adult patients with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, dementia and post-traumatic stress.
December 31st, 2010
Voter registration to resume Oct. 14 during One-Stop Voting
Between Oct. 14 and Oct. 30, any voter can take advantage of the convenience provided by One-Stop Voting and mark an early ballot, often avoiding the crowds and lines familiar to Election Day.
December 31st, 2010
Gifts to educate parents of October babies at BCMC about SIDS
BCMC and the N.C. Healthy Start Foundation will partner to give onesies to every baby born at the Medical Center in October for National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month.
December 31st, 2010
Rain-damage assessments underway; will exceed $150,000
The effects of last week's 20 inches of rain are currently being assessed, according to Washington City Manager James Smith.
December 31st, 2010
Washington City Manager tenders resignation
This morning, Washington Mayor Archie Jennings announced, via e-mail, that Washington City Manager James Smith will be vacating his post on Jan. 1, 2011.
December 31st, 2010
Richardson: Hospital board will not soon choose an affiliate
With those who were on the fast-track to lease or sell the local hospital down from power, the new Beaufort Regional Health System hospital board will be changing its endgame.
December 31st, 2010
The Dream of the Tea Party
In 1787, a group of brilliant Americans met in Philadelphia with the task of setting up a government to effectively manage a union of independent, and sovereign states.
December 31st, 2010
Highway 264 West of Washington, NC is Still Closed
On Sunday, October 3, 2010, we traveled to Greenville in a fine misty drizzle to visit our last little bird to leave the proverbial nest; but our journey would not take us via Hwy. 264.
December 31st, 2010
WDN schedules candidates forum
The Washington Daily News will conduct a candidates forum at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 in the Beaufort County Community College auditorium.
December 31st, 2010
The Founding Fathers: Who are They?
The term “Founding Fathers” of the United States includes many great and courageous and wisely forward-thinking men.
December 31st, 2010
Now is the Constitution to be Constructed or Interpreted?
Scholars view the Constitution from 2 viewpoints: Some see the Constitution as an unchanging document; and others see the Constitution as a "Living Document."
December 31st, 2010
Tropical Storm Nicole out-rains Hurricane Floyd
Rainfall amounts rivaling those posted during Hurricane Floyd in 1999 are being accumulated across Beaufort County and its neighboring counties.
December 31st, 2010
The circus freaks me out
The waking dream, turned nightmare, that is the circus entertained hundreds yesterday in Washington.
December 31st, 2010
Alexandra Bloch: Naturally - Light, Color and Form in Nudes and Landscapes
Alexandra Bloch presents her paintings of a very special subject. Be there for the opening at the Turnage Theater, and visit again while the exhibit is up through Halloween.
December 31st, 2010
Tea Party this Saturday at Washington's Festival Park
Original Washington's Tea Party will hopefully be as great a success as the recent Constitution Class at Harvest Church in Washington, NC.
December 31st, 2010
Commissioner Hood Richardson Keeps a Vigilant Eye on the OLF
Beaufort County Commissioner Hood Richardson has long been an advocate for property rights in his opposition to the US Navy locating an Outlying Landing Field in Northeastern North Carolina.
December 31st, 2010
Telemarketers Beware!
Telemarketers got no reason to live? I imagine the melodic strains of an old Randy Newman tune as I type the preceding question. What do you think?
December 31st, 2010
The Phantom of the Opera
If you draw back in fear from this film, you will surely regret it.
December 31st, 2010